JOB POSTING - ORGANIST
Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Year-Round Organist (shared position)
Reports To: Music Committee
Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Year-Round Organist (shared position)
Reports To: Music Committee
Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
"Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence."
J. S. Bach
J. S. Bach
The North Guilford Congregational Church/United Church of Christ, an historic and vibrant congregation nestled in the scenic hills of Guilford, CT is seeking an Organist/ Accompanist to enrich our worship services and support our choirs through collaborative and spirit-filled music.
About Our Organ: We love our organ! Built for us by the Peragallo Organ Company, it is a two manual, 12-rank organ with a midi, and is also connected to an electronic carillon.
Position Summary:
The Organist/Accompanist will provide music for Sunday worship services throughout the year and accompany the Adult Choir during its September–June season. This position is year-round with one Sunday off per month but can negotiate two Sundays off per month with commensurate pay.
The Organist/Accompanist will provide music for Sunday worship services throughout the year and accompany the Adult Choir during its September–June season. This position is year-round with one Sunday off per month but can negotiate two Sundays off per month with commensurate pay.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Worship Services (Year-Round)
1. Worship Services (Year-Round)
- Provide organ music for Sunday morning worship services including prelude, postlude, hymn accompaniment, offertory, and other service music
- Provide music for Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve and Easter services
- Collaborate with the Pastors and Music Director to coordinate musical selections aligned with the liturgical calendar
- Accompany the Adult Choir during:
- Sunday morning rehearsals and worship services
- Evening rehearsals once per month September through June and 1 additional rehearsal during Advent and 1 additional rehearsal during Lent.
- Accompany Youth Choir rehearsals (as scheduled with advance notice)
- With the support of the Music Committee, arrange for and schedule soloists/musicians to provide special music during summer services
Qualifications:
- Strong organ and piano performance skills, especially in a worship setting
- Proficiency in accompanying choral ensembles and congregational singing
- Familiarity with sacred and liturgical music across a range of styles
- Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, choirs, and worship leadership
- Flexibility and reliability in maintaining the weekly music schedule
Compensation:
- For one Sunday off per month plus rehearsals - $10,000
Please contact Jen Yoxall [email protected] for further information.
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